Scalloped potatoes were a big hit in my house when I was a kid. Hot out of the oven -- yum. They're gooey, decadent, and the perfect side on a chilly fall day. I've made them a few times since I've been an adult, and they definitely stand the test of time -- still delicious. But the one reason I don't make them very often is: They're kind of a pain to prepare. And the cleaning? No thanks.

But not when you make it in the crock pot! Everyone knows, crock pots make recipes infinitely easier -- and this one's no exception. And hey guess what? They're just as delicious.